mature tropical cyclone that forms in the Western North Pacific Ocean, with winds of at least 118 km/h (64 kts, 32.7 m/s)
China bans compulsory facial recognition and its use in private spaces like hotel rooms
theregister.com/2025/03/23/asia_tech_news_in_brief/
Ukrainian drone unit wants to recruit gamers but warns it's "not like Call of Duty"
techspot.com/news/106741-ukrainian-drone-unit-wants-recruit-gamers-but-warns.html
China Has Raised the Cyber Stakes: The “Salt Typhoon” Hack Revealed America’s Profound Vulnerability
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/china-has-raised-cyber-stakes
CBS News Jan 23
DHS terminates all its advisory committees, ending its investigation into the Chinese-linked telecom hack
cbsnews.com/news/dhs-terminates-all-advisory-committees-ends-investigation-chinese-linked-telecom-hack-salt-typhoon/
Trump admin fires security board investigating Chinese hack of large ISPs: Dismantled Cyber Safety Review Board was investigating Salt Typhoon telecom hack.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/trump-admin-fires-homeland-security-advisory-boards-blaming-agendas/
Manila Bulletin Jan 17
LOOK: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial turnover of 3,517 housing units to families affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda at Burauen Community ... Show more
Marcos leads turnover of completed housing units to Yolanda victims
Marcos leads turnover of completed housing units to Yolanda victims
Outgoing FCC head says Salt Typhoon hacking a clarion call to address security issues
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/outgoing-fcc-head-says-salt-typhoon-hacking-clarion-call-address-security-issues-2025-01-17/
Trump faces unprecedented cyber challenges with Chinese hackers: China hacking threat
nbcnews.com/tech/security/trump-faces-unprecedented-cyber-challenges-chinese-hackers-rcna186423
China hacked US Treasury’s CFIUS, which reviews foreign investments for national security risks
techcrunch.com/2025/01/10/china-hacked-us-treasurys-cfius-which-reviews-foreign-investments-for-national-security-risks/
U.S. officials have added a ninth telecommunications company to the list of entities compromised by a sweeping Chinese-linked cyberespionage operation known as ... Show more
US adds 9th telcom to list of companies hacked by Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon cyberespionage | Reuters
US adds 9th telcom to list of companies hacked by Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon cyberespionage | Reuters
Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers infiltrate 9th U.S. telco; better defenses urged: Chinese hackers called Salt Typhoon have infiltrated a ninth telecommunications ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/12/28/salt-typhoon-cybersecurity/5301735424564/
Chinese Embassy rejects US accusations of 'Salt Typhoon' hacking operation: The National Cyber Security Centre put out an advisory last week about a mass hacking ...
rnz.co.nz/news/top/536000/chinese-embassy-rejects-us-accusations-of-salt-typhoon-hacking-operation
Salt Typhoon hacking group, telecom cyberattack raise alarms: There is growing concern about the size and scope of the reported Chinese hacking into U.S ...
dallasnews.com/news/national/2024/12/06/concerns-grow-over-salt-typhoon-telecom-hacking-group/
Apple’s Surprising iPhone Update—Green Bubbles End Next Week: Finally, an end to green bubbles on your iPhone—here’s why that happens next week.
forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/06/apples-surprising-iphone-update-green-bubbles-end-next-week/
Salt Typhoon forces FCC's hand on making telcos secure their networks: Proposal pushes stricter infosec safeguards after Chinese state baddies expose vulns
theregister.com/2024/12/06/salt_typhoon_fcc_proposal/
What is Salt Typhoon? Everything you need to know about 'the worst telecom hack in [U.S.] history'
mashable.com/article/salt-typhoon-telcom-hack-explainer-us-china
Kicking Beijing out of U.S. telco networks is a lot harder than it sounds: U.S. telcos have so many devices that they need to patch, update and possibly replace ...
axios.com/2024/12/06/telecom-cybersecurity-china-hack-us
Salt Typhoon cyberattack: Encrypted messaging apps and other ways to stay safe amid the Chinese telecom hack
fastcompany.com/91240559/encrypted-messaging-apps-during-cyberattack-telecom-hack-china-salt-typhoon-how-to-protect-yourself-consumers
Following a recent cyberattack by the Chinese hacker group Salt Typhoon, the FBI has warned people to avoid text messaging and instead use encrypted messaging ... Show more
FBI warns iPhone and Android users to avoid texting after Chinese cyberattack: Here's why
FBI warns iPhone and Android users to avoid texting after Chinese cyberattack: Here's why
US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft: Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around world targeted as ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/5/us-says-salt-typhoon-chinese-hacking-group-behind-major-meta-data-theft
Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Steal Massive Amounts of American Metadata
- A significant quantity of Americans' metadata has been stolen by the Chinese hacking group 'Salt Typhoon.'
- The exact number of affected individuals remains unclear, but a substantial number may be involved.
- Numerous companies, including at least eight telecommunications firms in the U.S., have also been targeted.
- The U.S. government has prioritized combating the Salt Typhoon hackers and plans a classified briefing for senators.
Following Salt Typhoon, FCC targets US telecom security gaps with new regulatory proposal
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FCC chair proposes cybersecurity rules in response to China’s Salt Typhoon telecom hack
rappler.com/world/us-canada/fcc-chair-proposes-cybersecurity-rules-response-china-salt-typhoon-telecom-hack/
Super Typhoon Man-yi smashes power lines, wrecks houses in Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the Philippines, sparking tidal surges and forcing ...
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Quick Glance: Super Typhoon Man-yi Devastates the Philippines
- Super Typhoon Man-yi caused extensive damage in the Philippines on November 17, including uprooted trees and downed power lines.
- More than 1.2 million people evacuated as the storm reached maximum winds of 185 km/h.
- While no fatalities have been reported, significant structural damage occurred on Catanduanes, with severe flooding and landslides anticipated.
- Man-yi is the sixth storm in a month, highlighting the increasing intensity of tropical storms due to climate change.
T-Mobile says its customers actually weren't hit in a recent sprawling China espionage operation
axios.com/2024/11/27/t-mobile-china-salt-typhoon-hackers
Four storms churning the West Pacific at the same time mean more bad news for the Philippines
cnn.com/2024/11/12/climate/philippines-storms-west-pacific-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Four Storms Menace the Philippines Simultaneously
- Four storm systems are simultaneously affecting the West Pacific, exacerbating the situation for the Philippines.
- For the first time since 1951, four named storms are active in November.
- Following Typhoon Yinxing and Typhoon Toraji, Tropical Storm Usagi is anticipated to approach the Philippines.
- The recurring storm damages have impacted millions and complicated recovery efforts.
It will remain in force at least until 10am on Thursday.
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Quick Glance: Tropical Cyclone Toraji: T3 Warning Issued in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong has issued a T3 typhoon warning for the second time in a week as Tropical Cyclone Toraji approaches.
- Meteorologists predict Toraji will be closest to Hong Kong on Thursday morning, with worsening wind conditions expected.
- The public is advised to avoid the shoreline and refrain from water sports, as authorities tighten regulations against illegal surfing.
- A report reveals that only 35 percent of residents trust the government to effectively address the climate crisis.
Ukrainian drones attack military plant and oil depot in Russia's Kaluga overnight - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/11/25/ukrainian-drones-attack-military-plant-and-oil-depot-in-russias-kaluga-overnight/
The Philippines is picking up the pieces after Typhoon Usagi flooded villages and forced thousands into evacuation shelters ... Show more
CNA Nov 16 24
Tens of thousands flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines: MANILA: A powerful storm sweeping towards the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon on ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-super-typhoon-man-yi-thousands-flee-4751601
Typhoon Man-yi wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters in the sixth major storm ... Show more
Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people
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Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Man-yi, a sixth storm in just one month: Disaster-hit Philippines has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people as the ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20241116-tens-of-thousands-flee-as-typhoon-man-yi-nears-philippines-1
CNA Nov 17 24
Super typhoon Man-yi set to weaken as it barrels through Philippines: MANILA: Super typhoon Man-yi swept across the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/super-typhoon-man-yi-set-weaken-it-barrels-through-philippines-4752541
CNA Nov 19 24
Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines: MANILA: Floodwaters reaching more than 4m high swamped thousands of houses in the storm-battered ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-floods-typhoon-man-yi-dam-release-cagayan-river-4756441
Towns in the province of Nueva Ecija were left inundated by floodwater a day after super typhoon Man-Yi battered northern Philippines At least eight killed as super typhoon struck Philippines | Reuters
Typhoon Usagi pounds the Philippines, fifth major storm in a month, with a sixth due Sunday
pbs.org/newshour/world/typhoon-usagi-pounds-the-philippines-fifth-major-storm-in-a-month-with-a-sixth-due-sunday
It's a hard life - Philippines deals with Super Typhoon Usagi, fifth major storm in a month
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/11/15/it039s-a-hard-life---philippines-deals-with-super-typhoon-usagi-fifth-major-storm-in-a-month
CNA Nov 13 24
Evacuations, call for aid as Typhoon Usagi approaches Philippines: The typhoon is the archipelago's fifth major storm in three weeks.
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-typhoon-usagi-fifth-storm-evacuation-aid-damage-floods-4745521
Thousands of people sought shelter and ports shut down in the Philippines on Nov 11 as the 4th typhoon in a month struck the nation ... Show more
Thousands flee as fourth typhoon in a month hits Philippines | The Straits Times
Thousands flee as fourth typhoon in a month hits Philippines | The Straits Times
Trail of destruction as Typhoon Man-yi lashes the Philippines: Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing hundreds of thousands ...
aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/11/17/trail-of-destruction-as-typhoon-man-yi-lashes-the-philippines
Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Kong-rey: Typhoon Kong-rey has the strength equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane and is likely the largest storm to hit Taiwan ...
dw.com/en/taiwan-shuts-down-ahead-of-typhoon-kong-rey/a-70645859
Quick Glance: Typhoon Kong-rey Strikes Taiwan with Devastating Force
- Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rains, resulting in at least one death and dozens of injuries.
- With winds reaching up to 200 km/h, Kong-rey is the largest storm to hit Taiwan since Typhoon Herb in 1996, prompting evacuations and temporary closures of schools and offices.
- Over 500 flights were canceled, and more than 34,000 soldiers were put on standby to assist in rescue efforts as the storm approached.
- The weather agency issued severe rainfall warnings, indicating risks of flash floods and landslides as Kong-rey moved towards Taiwan after impacting the Philippines.
CNA Nov 12 24
Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines: MANILA: The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on Tuesday (Nov 12) as the fifth major storm in ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/philippines-typhoon-usagi-fifth-storm-warnings-evacuations-4742981
Typhoon Usagi made landfall in the Philippines, with winds reaching 175 kilometers per hour, according to the national weather service ... Show more
Watch Typhoon Kong-rey make Taipei 101's damper sway Typhoon makes Taipei 101 damper sway | Taiwan News | Nov. 1, 2024 13:05
Typhoon Yinxing hits Philippines as a powerful storm: The Philippines is prone to storms and sees an average of 20 a year.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/typhoon-yinxing-hits-philippines-as-a-powerful-storm
New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc: Series of storms triggered flash floods and landslides, killing dozens ...
aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/11/15/new-storm-bears-down-on-the-philippines-after-typhoon-usagi-wrecked-havoc
Daily Sabah Nov 12 24
Philippines reels from Typhoon Toraji’s aftermath as new storm looms: Typhoon Toraji unleashed floods, knocked down trees, and caused power outages in the ...
dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-reels-from-typhoon-torajis-aftermath-as-new-storm-looms
Typhoon Kong-rey to make Taiwan landfall in afternoon | Taiwan News | Oct. 31, 2024 11:20
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5962175
Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall in Taiwan, killing at least 2: Two months after Typhoon Gaemi battered Taiwan, Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on the island on ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20241101-typhoon-kong-rey-makes-landfall-in-taiwan-killing-at-least-2
On Nov. 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, slammed into the central Philippines, leaving more than 7 ... Show more
Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins | AP News
Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins | AP News
Ferries suspended, parks and riverside areas closed as typhoon nears - Focus Taiwan
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Quick Glance: Typhoon Kong-rey: Safety Measures Implemented in Taiwan
- Officials in Taiwan have halted ferry services and closed national parks due to the impending Typhoon Kong-rey for safety reasons.
- Hehuanshan and Aowanda National Forest Recreation Areas will be closed on Thursday and Friday, while Yushan National Park closed on Tuesday evening, with reopening contingent on post-storm assessments.
- Starting Wednesday afternoon, vehicles in Taipei will be restricted to exiting evacuation gates, with riverside gates set to close at 10 p.m.
- A total of 36 ferry services across ten routes have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions, as the typhoon progresses northwest at 19 km/h.
Tropical Cyclone Kong-Rey has intensified into a typhoon and is threatening to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the northern Philippines ... Show more
CNA Oct 31 24
Flooding from Storm Trami kills five in Vietnam: In September, northern Vietnam was devastated by Typhoon Yagi which claimed 345 lives and caused an estimated ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/tropical-storm-trami-central-vietnam-flooding-killed-homes-crops-damaged-4715126
Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines: Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced ...
nytimes.com/2024/10/23/world/asia/tropical-storm-trami-philippines-flood.html
Tropical Storm Trami drenched the Philippines with torrential rain on Wednesday, causing widespread flooding and forcing thousands of people to evacuate from ... Show more
Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines - The New York Times
Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines - The New York Times
Storm dissipates after making landfall: CWA - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's topography resulted in Typhoon Krathon rapidly weakening and eventually dissipating in the ...
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Quick Glance: Typhoon Krathon Strikes Taiwan, Leaving Two Dead
- Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall.
- At least two fatalities were reported, alongside thousands of evacuations and the closure of schools and businesses.
- The weather agency cautioned that strong winds and rainfall would persist even after Krathon was downgraded to a tropical storm.
- Prior to hitting Taiwan, the typhoon caused significant damage in the Philippines, resulting in one death and numerous injuries.
Typhoon Krathon wreaked widespread havoc across Taiwan on Thursday before and after it made landfall in Kaohsiung, causing flooding ... Show more
Southeast Asia could see higher-than-normal rainfall in the coming months, threatening further disruptions to agriculture, tourism ... Show more
Bangkok Post - Typhoon-hit Southeast Asian countries to see rainier end to 2024
Bangkok Post - Typhoon-hit Southeast Asian countries to see rainier end to 2024
Typhoon Krathon forecast to make landfall in Tainan Thursday | Taiwan News | Oct. 2, 2024 11:35
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Typhoon Krathon forces Tuesday work and school closures in southern Taiwan | Taiwan News | Sep. 30, 2024 20:55
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Vietnam estimates damages of $3.31 bln from Typhoon Yagi: Asia's strongest storm this year, Typhoon Yagi, caused damages estimated at 81.5 trillion dong ($3 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-estimates-damages-331-bln-typhoon-yagi-2024-09-28/
Closures in Taiwan due to Typhoon Krathon | Taiwan News | Sep. 30, 2024 09:59
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Flash floods swept through a popular elephant sanctuary in Thailand, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of animals.
Heavy seasonal monsoon rains and the ... Show more
Rescued elephants drown as heavy flooding hits Thai tourist hub Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand has been hit by severe floods over recent weeks ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/07/thailand-typhoon-yagi-elephants-rescued-chiang-mai
46 people injured in Taiwan due to Typhoon Krathon | Taiwan News | Oct. 2, 2024 11:46
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Taiwan mops up after Typhoon Krathon, prominent Republican Liz Cheney says that she’ll vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris ... Show more
Typhoon Krathon Nears Taiwan, Shutting Markets for Second Day Before Landfall: Typhoon Krathon moved toward Taiwan’s west coast and is expected to make landfall ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-03/typhoon-krathon-nears-taiwan-after-shutting-markets-a-second-day
Typhoon lashes northern Philippine islands, flooding coastal villages: A powerful typhoon is lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/typhoon-lashes-northern-philippine-islands-flooding-coastal-villages
Quick Glance: Key Claims from the Walz-Vance Debate Analysis
- Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance participated in their only vice-presidential debate.
- Several of Walz's claims regarding U.S. energy production and Donald Trump's tax policy were largely deemed true.
- Vance also made controversial statements about Iran and the U.S. economy that were sometimes rated as misleading or false.
- The discussion on gun violence revealed that many mass shootings involved legally obtained firearms, challenging Vance's assertion about illegal guns.
'Most difficult decision of my life': Typhoon Yagi compels Thai crocodile farmer to kill 125 reptiles
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'Most difficult decision of my life': Typhoon Yagi compels Thai crocodile farmer to kill 125 reptiles
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Vietnam puts Typhoon Yagi economic losses at $3.3 billion Vietnam puts Typhoon Yagi economic losses at $3.3 billion - Latest News
Shanghai Slammed by Strongest Typhoon to Hit City Since 1949: The strongest typhoon in more than seven decades has struck China’s financial capital ...
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Quick Glance: Typhoon Bebinca Hits Philippines and Japan
- Typhoon Bebinca caused multiple fatalities and displaced around 13,000 people in the Philippines.
- In Malabang, four children died when a tree fell on their vehicle, and a two-year-old girl and woman were killed in Zamboanga by falling trees.
- After affecting Japan, the Meteorological Agency warned of landslide risks due to heavy rainfall.
- All flights in Shanghai were canceled as authorities prepared for the typhoon's expected landfall on Sunday night or Monday morning.